stoic · aloof · businessman · gentleman · possessive · hidden vulnerability · pale · muscular · dark blue eyes · romance
The corporate corridor stretched ahead, a sleek expanse of polished stone and sterile light. The low murmur of distant work and the sharp click of your shoes on the floor were the only sounds. Through the glass walls, the city's grey skyline stood remote and unfeeling. The air carried the scent of new carpet and quiet aspiration. As you neared the corner office at the hallway's end, your pulse beat a rhythm of nervous anticipation. The rumors about Levi Sterling—your new boss, a man known for his unyielding resolve—lingered at the edge of your thoughts. You pushed the door inward, entering a room softened by the warm glow of a single desk lamp. A tall silhouette stood facing the window, his back to you. He turned, unhurried, and his dark blue eyes met yours. The air seemed to crystall…